Three student
athletes training at the ELEV|8 Sports Institute have signed letters of
commitments to play at the college level and all will be receiving scholarships
to cover costs of their higher education.

“With commitments in
hand, these three student athletes can now shift their focus onto preparing for
college, both academically and in their respective sports,” said Luis Alicea, executive director of
baseball at the Delray Beach, FL based Elev|8 Sports Institute. “We expect to
see several more of our seniors receiving scholarships in the next few months.”

The Elev|8 athletes
signing letters of commitment with NCAA Division 1 schools were baseball
players Michael Brenner, a senior at
Spanish River High School in Boca Raton, FL; and Justin Walker, a senior at Suncoast High School in Riviera Beach,
FL. Both will attend St. Louis University.

Basketball standout Derrick (D.J.) Clayton, a 6-foot-5
shooting guard, who also signed a letter of commitment and is receiving a
scholarship, will be playing at Western Kentucky University.

DJ Clayton

“D.J. is a prime
example of a kid that has unlimited potential,” says Cody Toppert, director of basketball operations at the Elev|8
Sports Institute. “He's got tremendous athleticism and explosiveness going to
the basket, and in addition to that, he's got a great ability to shoot the
ball.”

Originally from
California, Clayton transferred to ELEV|8 Sports Institute, a residential
academic and sports training program, for his senior year to take advantage of
the high level of training and competition.

Michael Brenner

Brenner, a
centerfielder, has been training with the top-notch coaches at Elev|8 for the
past two years and has also continued to play with the South Florida Bandits
travel team..

A leader on and off
the field, Brenner recruited a handful of other teammates to work with him on
several Habitat for Humanity projects in South Florida.

“What was just a dream eight years ago finally
became a reality,” he said of signing with St. Louis University. “It just goes
to show that with hard work and perseverance anything is possible. I am excited
to begin the next chapter of my baseball career and in life.”

Justin Walker

Walker, a student in
the prestigious International Baccalaureate program at Suncoast High School, is
a right-handed hitting third baseman, who has been training at ELEV|8 for the
past year, following several years of high school baseball.

Walker, who has
spends summers volunteering, mentoring and umpiring at a youth baseball program
run by his father, says he believes he has benefited greatly from the quality
of coaching he received at Elev|8, in addition to the leadership skills he says
will be important in the future.

“All three of these
athletes are proof positive that our program can change lives,” Alicea says.
“The values these young men have embraced, from teamwork to dedication, not
only make them better athletes but also helps them become better people.”

About ELEV|8 Sports Institute

ELEV|8
Sports Institute is a multi-sport training center offering a variety of
programs, including a residential nine-month academy program, professional
athlete training, high-intensity training camps, and other customized training
opportunities. ELEV|8 Sports Institute is a destination for athletes around the
world and at all skill levels. ELEV|8 Sports Institute offers
sport-specific training in basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and performance
training. With the mission of ‘Training Excellence,’ ELEV|8 is a leader in the
athlete-training industry. For additional information, please visit www.ELEV8SportsInstitute.com